Evidently ActionTrip belives that Fallout 3 will appear in 2005, wow talk about a short dev cycle, and they have added the title to their latest feature called Most anticipated PC Titles of 2005:<blockquote>*Cries* I hate you, Bethesda, you make such great games! *Runs into the night screaming*
While the gaming community is still wondering whether or not Fallout 3 will be released in 2005, we are hoping, and are in fact quite enthusiastic it will be. After the closure of the Black Isle Studios and the cancellation of the game, Bethesda has obtained the rights to both develop and publish the sequel to one of the most appraised RPG series of all times. Due to the turbulent history of the title, it is not surprising only scarce details are known about Fallout 3. In any case, the Bethesda team is, as they put it, overjoyed for getting the chance to work on Fallout 3, which they will develop simultaneously with their new Elder Scrolls title, Oblivion. They have promised us a "visually stunning and original game" with "player choice, engaging story, and non-linearity." We have to believe. Just as we have to believe in that 2005 release date. Keeping in mind Bethesda is behind the project, however, we must admit we still have a shadow of doubt in our hearts.
Apart from obtaining the rights to Fallout 3, Bethesda has also acquired the rights to any Fallout titles that may come in the future. This is indeed great news, and I can bear to live with doubt.</blockquote>Right, someone needs to lay off the sugar.
Link: Most anticipated PC Titles of 2005
While the gaming community is still wondering whether or not Fallout 3 will be released in 2005, we are hoping, and are in fact quite enthusiastic it will be. After the closure of the Black Isle Studios and the cancellation of the game, Bethesda has obtained the rights to both develop and publish the sequel to one of the most appraised RPG series of all times. Due to the turbulent history of the title, it is not surprising only scarce details are known about Fallout 3. In any case, the Bethesda team is, as they put it, overjoyed for getting the chance to work on Fallout 3, which they will develop simultaneously with their new Elder Scrolls title, Oblivion. They have promised us a "visually stunning and original game" with "player choice, engaging story, and non-linearity." We have to believe. Just as we have to believe in that 2005 release date. Keeping in mind Bethesda is behind the project, however, we must admit we still have a shadow of doubt in our hearts.
Apart from obtaining the rights to Fallout 3, Bethesda has also acquired the rights to any Fallout titles that may come in the future. This is indeed great news, and I can bear to live with doubt.</blockquote>Right, someone needs to lay off the sugar.
Link: Most anticipated PC Titles of 2005